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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.16, 408.80 and 203.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.16, 408.80 and 203.38 is: 280.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.16 : 408.80 = 203.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.16/408.80 = 203.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.16x = 408.80 × 203.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.16x = 83,141.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,141.74/296.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.73

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